Broken leg accidents mean prolonged medical treatment and recovery time before returning to work. You will need to claim workers’ compensation if the injury happened at work. The following is a brief guide to the damages you might obtain in a broken tibia and fibula workers comp settlement. Medical expenses The cost of medical treatment for a broken leg is likely to be the main component of a workers’ comp. claim. You will need to obtain documentation for each stage of your treatment and consider future medical treatment if the injury does not recover quickly. The main damages claimed will include: physical therapy; medication; treatment costs including scans, x-rays and surgery; future medical needs from the injury. Lost wages Lost wages is the second major component of a workers’ comp. claim. The payments are typically based on a percentage of your recent weekly average earnings. You need to keep careful records of how long you are away from work and include amounts for any potential future lost earnings. If your injury means that you cannot return to the same job or any job at all, you need to provide evidence of reduced earning capacity. Pain and suffering Few states allow pain and suffering payments in a typical workers’ compensation. If you find that the workers’ comp. offer is insufficient to meet your needs because of its severity or long-term impact or because the injury was caused by severe negligence, you may make a personal injury claim with the help of a personal injury attorney in which you can claim a pain and suffering component. Complete the Free Case Evaluation form on this page right now to get connected and speak with a workers’ compensation attorney who can help you today.
